Remarks by the First Lady at Education Event with DC High School Sophomores
Bell Multicultural High School, Columbia Heights Education Campus Washington, D.C. 11:24 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Well, good morning. How are you all doing? You good? STUDENTS: Yes. MRS. OBAMA: Let…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Masoud Barzani
Vice President Biden spoke today with President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani. The two discussed Iraq’s security challenges and the need for close coordination between Erbil and Baghdad…
Remarks by the President Nominating Timothy Massad to Lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
State Dining Room 3:28 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Have a seat. Five years ago today, we were in some of the darkest days of one of the…
Readout of the President’s call to President Aquino of the Philippines
Today President Obama spoke with President Aquino of the Philippines to express deep condolences on behalf of the American people for the lives lost and damage caused by Super Typhoon…
Statement by the President on Marriage Equality in Hawaii
I want to congratulate the Hawaii State Legislature on passing legislation in support of marriage equality. With today’s vote, Hawaii joins a growing number of states that recognize that our…
Op-ed by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden: ‘Joining Forces’ with you on Veterans Day
The following op-ed by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden appeared this morning on the following military news websites: Military Times, Army Times, Air Force Times, Marine Corps…
Statement by the President on Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda
Michelle and I are deeply saddened by the loss of life and extensive damage done by Super Typhoon Yolanda. But I know the incredible resiliency of the Philippine people, and…
Obama heckled at San Francisco rally, immigration reform delay and record deportation being reasons
With the fate of 11 million immigrants in the hands of House Republicans, frustrated immigration advocates heckled Obama at a rally in San Francisco urging him to pass laws by…
Weekly Address: Honoring America’s Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama commemorated Veterans’ Day Weekend by thanking the brave men and women who have worn this country’s uniform. The President said he is…
Readout of the President’s call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
President Obama called Prime Minister Netanyahu today to discuss Iran and our ongoing efforts to advance a peaceful resolution of the international community’s concerns over Iran’s nuclear program. The President…